With the Apostolic Letter "Fratello sole," issued motu proprio, Pope Francis provides for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in the extraterritorial zone of Santa Maria in Galeria, where Vatican Radio maintains antennas for digital broadcasting.
The solar power plant is intended not only to power these antennas, but also "to ensure the entire energy subsistence of the Vatican City State," says the Pope.
The ''green'' revolution initiated by Francis and accelerated by Leo XIV will make the Vatican the world''s first zero-emissions state within a year. During a visit to Ponte Galeria three weeks ago, Leo XIV said: "The photovoltaic project will make an
The Holy Father said that the transition to solar energy aligns with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, which came into
The idea was to offer land owners the possibility of renting their properties to instal photovoltaic panels, while still maintaining their main agricultural activity. The first benefits of this system are related to the conservation of nature and the protection of the ecosystem.
The transition to solar energy as the main power source is the latest initiative of the Vatican to become more "green" and ecologically sustainable.
By promoting energy efficiency and reducing light consumption from non-renewable sources, the Vatican is leading by example to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan to turn a plot of land north of Rome into a solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City.
The Holy Father said that the transition to solar energy aligns with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, which came into effect in the Vatican in 2022.
The idea was to offer land owners the possibility of renting their properties to instal photovoltaic panels, while still maintaining their main agricultural activity. The first benefits of this system are related to the
By promoting energy efficiency and reducing light consumption from non-renewable sources, the Vatican is leading by example to a more sustainable and equitable future.
The solar power plant is intended not only to power these antennas, but also "to ensure the entire energy subsistence of the Vatican City State," says the Pope.
With the Apostolic Letter "Fratello sole," issued motu proprio, Pope Francis provides for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in the extraterritorial zone of Santa Maria in Galeria, where Vatican Radio maintains
